BMW 540I air bags problems by year
31 NHTSA owner complaints name the air bags across 6 540I model years. The most reported year is 2018 with 14 reports.
| Year | Air Bags reports | Share | Median mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 540I | 14 | 48% | — | |
| 2017 540I | 5 | 25% | — | |
| 2000 540I | 8 | 26% | — | |
| 1999 540I | 2 | 9% | — | |
| 1998 540I | 1 | 4% | — | |
| 1997 540I | 1 | 4% | — |
Share is the fraction of that year’s complaints naming the air bags. Raw counts are not adjusted for sales volume — years that sold more units naturally accumulate more reports.